If you love your furry friends but not the way they make your house smell, you might be wondering how to keep your pet—and your sanity. Fortunately, with a few carpet cleaning tricks, you can enjoy a loving relationship with your pet and a house that smells great. Here are a few helpful tips about pet odor removal. 

How to Remove Pet Smells From Your Home

1. Clean Messes Quickly

The longer a mess sits on carpeting or upholstery, the more ingrained it can becomes. Pet urine can seep down into the fibers of your carpet, and feces can leave behind unsightly stains. Clean up pet messes the instant you detect them to keep them from causing more deeply-rooted damage.

If you have existing stains from pet accidents, work with a carpet cleaning professional to have your carpets deep cleaned and sanitized. This will help keep your pet from returning to the same spot to relieve themselves. 

2. Use An Enzymatic Cleaner

Enzymatic cleaners work on a molecular level to break down bacteria that generate odors. If your pet often makes a mess, opt for a multi-purpose enzymatic cleaner. Many of these cleaners are designed to break down stains like grass and dirt, as well as urine and feces. As an added bonus, many carpet cleaning products also contain deodorizers and fresh scents to cover up unpleasant smells. 

3. Let In Fresh Air & Light 

To improve the smell inside your home, let in as much fresh air and light as you can. During seasons when the weather is pleasant, open windows and doors as much as possible to deodorize your home. Incoming light and fresh air also help to dry out your home when the humidity is low, preventing musty odors. 

If you’re still having trouble getting tough pet stains and odors out of your carpet or upholstery, the team at All Surfaces Carpet Cleaning & More can help. With more than 30 years of experience serving residents and businesses throughout Boone County, MO, this trusted crew can help with everything from sanitizing flooring and ductwork to removing odors from your home. To find out more about how they can help, visit their website, or call their office at (573) 698-3828.